The lighter side of The River‘s light/heavy axis contains more fun than a person should be allowed to have on any given day. There’s no way I could pick a favorite, but “Cadillac Ranch” is certainly a strong contender.
With a guitar hook that won’t quit, this ode to the American road warrior icon (I’ve always loved that line “Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur”), not to mention girls in tight jeans, is pure fun uncut.
Check out this version from back in the day, complete with goofy onstage hijinx. Dang, I wish I had that much fun at my job.
Next Up: I’m A Rocker
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